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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 979.74, 1,352.03 and 537.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 979.74, 1,352.03 and 537.68 is: 741.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    979.74 : 1,352.03 = 537.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    979.74/1,352.03 = 537.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    979.74x = 1,352.03 × 537.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    979.74x = 726,960.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,960.18/979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 741.99

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